How is this comparison made?

We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.

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Lincoln MKT: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 10 model years of the Lincoln MKT on record, 2014 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about electrical system). 2013 has the most recall campaigns (7).

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Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury	Most reported	Combined
2019	4	17	0	BACK OVER PREVENTION	17 MPG
2018	2	7	0	STRUCTURE	17 MPG
2017	3	3	0	STRUCTURE	17 MPG
2016	3	9	2	STRUCTURE	17 MPG
2015	6	24	2	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	18 MPG
2014	4	40	3	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	18 MPG
2013	7	40	1	STEERING	18 MPG
2012	1	27	0	STEERING	18 MPG
2011	1	19	0	STEERING	18 MPG
2010	0	40	0	STEERING	18 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Lincoln MKT

Questions

Which Lincoln MKT year has the most complaints?: Of 10 model years of the Lincoln MKT on record, 2014 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about electrical system).
Which Lincoln MKT year has the most recalls?: 2013 has the most recall campaigns (7).
How is this comparison made?: We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.